Monuments of architecture of the Stavropol Territory. What to see in Kislovodsk. Main narzan baths

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Stavropol is called the "pearl of the South", "a unique health resort", "a national treasure". Boundless, smelling of the bitter smell of thyme and wormwood steppe; majestic mountains whose gray peaks never leave the snow; forest jungle; turquoise lakes and picturesque waterfalls; ruins and monuments of the distant past. All this is Stavropol Territory amazing contrasts. Glory and natural wealth this little corner Russian land do not occupy. The healing mineral waters of Pyatigorsk and Kislovodsk have been known since ancient times. The high-mountainous regions of Stavropol are used for tourism and mountaineering. There are few regions not only in Russia, but also in other countries, which can be said to be specially created for tourism. The Stavropol Territory belongs to such places on the world map. It irresistibly attracts tens of thousands of tourists and sightseers.

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The Stavropol Upland is dissected by river valleys and ancient gullies into separate mesas. The most high mountain-Strizhament (831 m), from which the narrow crest of Mount Nedremannaya branches off. From them to the south opens an extensive panorama Caucasus mountains, against which the silhouettes of the Pyatigorye peaks stand closer: Beshtau, Mashuk, Zheleznaya. Even closer, almost at the foot of Nedremannaya, the bends of the Kuban sparkle in the sun, framed by the dense greenery of floodplain forests. To the north of Strijament, the view is no less impressive. In the distance stretched long and relatively narrow ridges: Prikalausky, Beshpagirsky, Gorkolessky, Stavropol and other heights. From here they seem giant waves frozen sea. The Stavropol Territory does not take up much space on the world map, but it represents almost all Russian landscapes. There is an area of ​​permafrost at the foot of Mount Razvalka in Pyatigorsk. You can go down to the Kumo - Manych depression and climb one and a half thousand meters into the mountains. Thus, the tourist potential of several European states fit into a relatively small territory of the region.

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The nature of the Stavropol Territory is striking in its beauty and diversity. There are mostly steppes and semi-deserts, but there are also meadows, forest-steppes, and deciduous forests. These areas are especially good in the spring, when the plants bloom profusely. Stavropol Territory is a capacious keeper of the plant genetic fund Stavropol Territory flora is rich and original: more than 2400 plant species. The fauna of the region is represented by 8 species of amphibians, 22 species of reptiles, 324 species of birds, and 89 species of mammals. 220 species nest in the region, and 173 species of birds remain for wintering.

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The most beautiful place in the city of Stavropol is Lenin Square. The whole area resembles a parterre park with rose gardens, lawns, ponds, fountains, bunches of birches, maples, Babylonian weeping willows, and flower beds. Alleys of mountain ash with drooping gray leaves and hawthorn stretch. On the square there is the Stavropol State Historical, Cultural and Natural Landscape Museum-Reserve. G.N. Prozritelev and G.K. Law, where you can learn not only about the history of the region, but about everything North Caucasus. One of the streets of the city is called "45th parallel", which reflects its exact latitudinal position.

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City Budyonnovsk City Budyonnovsk in the past was called Madzhara, which means "stone house". The estimated time of its foundation is 1250. It was a new trade and craft center of the Golden Horde in the North Caucasus. Coins were minted in the city, it was visited by the Khan of the Horde and his inner circle. At the beginning of the 16th century, the city of Madjara fell into decay. Some researchers believe that the final cause of the death of the city was an earthquake, and the subsequent flooding of the lower part of the city by the rapid floods of the Kuma River and its tributary Tomuzlovka. In 1796-97. Paul I stopped the next Persian campaign and moved 500 Armenian families to the Caucasian line, who feared revenge from the Persians for assisting the Russian troops. These Armenians were settled in Kizlyar, Mozdok, Georgievsky counties. Already in 1910, 15,154 people lived here, including Russians and Ukrainians - 10,685, Armenians - 4,414 people.

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Monuments of architecture and culture The Stavropol Territory has a rich historical and cultural potential. There are more than 2,000 historical and cultural monuments under state protection in the region, of which 71 have the status of federal, five cities have been given the status of historical: Stavropol, Budennovsk, Zheleznovodsk, Kislovodsk, Pyatigorsk. They preserved beautiful architectural ensembles made by the architects Bernardazzi, Charlement, Schreter, Upton, Voskresensky, Kuskov. There are two museum-reserves of federal significance in the Stavropol Territory - Lermontovsky in Pyatigorsk and the Tatar settlement in Stavropol. The fortifications of the Azov-Mozdok defensive line of the times of the Caucasian wars have been preserved in the form of the remains of fortresses, redoubts, paved roads in Stavropol and Georgievsk. Materials about memorable events and people who made history are carefully stored in the region: M. V. Suvorov, S. M. Kirov, G. K. Ordzhonikidze, M. S. Gorbachev, Yu. V. Andropov, A. I. Solzhenitsyn. Information about these people can be found in museum houses, memorable places, exhibition galleries, and libraries.

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Reserve named after M. Yu. Lermontov Another memorial museum is the “Reserve named after M. Yu. Lermontov”. Its complex includes such objects as the Elizabethan Spring, the Lermontov Grotto, Proval, the Place of Lermontov's duel, the Lermontov platform in the Kurortny Park, the Lermontov rock, the Lermontov waterfall and much more. It is no coincidence that this reserve was named after the famous Russian poet. After all, he described the foothills of the North Caucasus, which today belong to the Stavropol Territory, in such bright colors: “... Meanwhile, the young Circassians run up the steep mountains And look into the dark distance - but the dust lies calmly on the road; And the feather grass does not move, no noise or alarm is heard. There the Terek circles from afar, flows between the desert rocks And irrigates the high bank with unsteady foam; the forest is silent; Only occasionally a shy deer will run through the desert; Or the playful herd of horses will anger the silence of the valley ... "

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Archaeological and natural museum-reserve"Tatar settlement". In 1992, on the basis of the largest archeological monument in the Central Ciscaucasia, the Archaeological and Natural Museum-Reserve "Tatar Settlement" was created. This is a museum under open sky, which contains the most interesting objects of the archaeological complex (saturated cultural layer, the remains of fortifications, the citadel, burial grounds, ancient roads) and more than 30 natural monuments (rocks, grottoes, picturesque stones, springs and waterfalls), unique plants and rare animal species. 39 most interesting objects can be seen on its territory: waterfalls Pogoda, Glass jet, Travertine, bizarre stone statues, niches, caves, clean cold springs, ancient roads like tunnels in a shady forest, flowering carpets of herbs in the clearings. The name of the ancient settlement was given by military topographers, who compiled the first maps of the North Caucasus at the end of the 18th century. At that time, the remains of antiquities in the Southern territories being developed by Russia were usually associated with the Tatars, although in fact the settlement had nothing to do with them.

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Museums of Nature There are 44 state natural reserves and 66 natural monuments in the Stavropol Territory. Out of 114 natural complexes and objects, 4 are of federal importance: Kislovodsk resort park, Stavropol Botanical Garden them. V.V. Skripchinsky, SNIISH Arboretum, Perkalsky Arboretum. Real open-air natural museums are the Belomechetsky sand pit in the Kochubeevsky district, the Kosyakinsky quarry near Stavropol, the Kagarlinsky quarry in the Novoaleksandrovsky district, the Georgievsky quarry, where the world's most complete and largest skeleton of the southern elephant was found, which is now a popular exhibit of the Stavropol Museum of Local Lore.

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Recreation and tourism The Stavropol Territory is rich in various recreational resources, primarily for medical and health-improving recreation. There are great opportunities for active rest- hiking, cycling. There are many interesting objects for cognitive, cultural-historical and even ethnic tourism. It is difficult to find other such places for hiking, excursions, skiing, mountaineering in the entire Caucasus. There are a lot of interesting, informative things for those who are fond of botany, archeology or history, geology or speleology. Currently, the Stavropol Territory is increasingly perceived as the richest territory for ecological tourism, where it is possible to enjoy the pristine nature without violating the integrity of the ecosystem. Particularly popular among tourists is the Teberdinsky Reserve, famous for its abundance of natural beauties and wonderful Mountain landscape Arkhyz. Routes to the upper reaches of the Kuban and its tributaries, to the foot of Elbrus, are also becoming increasingly popular. Lovers near and far tourist routes, as they say - a hundred ways, a hundred roads leading from Kislovodsk, Karachaevsk, the resort of Teberda, Dombay, Arkhyz and other places.

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Caucasian Mineralnye Vody Caucasian Mineralnye Vody - the most powerful resort and tourist complex of the Stavropol Territory The Stavropol Territory has long been in the center of attention of statesmen, scientific and cultural community. The most powerful resort and tourist complex of the Stavropol Territory, one of the most famous in Russia, is, of course, the Caucasian Mineralnye Vody - the pearl of Russia, as they are rightly called. In 1803, by the Decree of the Russian Emperor Alexander I resort region on acidic waters was given the status of "area of ​​national importance." This high status has been preserved to this day in the form: "Specially protected ecological-resort region of the Russian Federation Caucasian Mineralnye Vody".

ABOUT Stavropol always speak with admiration and enthusiastic epithets. For some, this is the pearl of the Russian South, for some it is an irreplaceable health resort, for others it is a fertile agricultural land with generous harvests and a wonderful climate.
The region attracts with its diversity - from green hills and endless steppes, where the wind carries the smell of flowering herbs, fields with wheat golden under the hot sun, to cool mountains covered with forests or covered with snow. People come here for the opportunity to see the preserved monuments of antiquity. You can endlessly look at the icy turquoise of mountain lakes and listen to the rumble of waterfalls.
landscapes Stavropol are unique due to the location of the territory of 66,500 sq. km between the basins of the three seas and Greater Caucasus. Geographic map divides it into two parts - southern (with foothills and mountains) and northern (steppe regions). If you make a trip through Stavropol to the east, you can visit the Terek-Kuma lowland in the interfluve of the Kuma and Terek, descending lower and lower, to get to the Kuma-Manych depression. Of no less interest is a trip to the west, where the vast Sengileevsky Lake lies. At the southern borders, in the foothills of the Caucasus, are located the Caucasian Mineralnye Vody.
On the Stavropol Upland there are many river valleys and deep gullies that separate relatively low mesas. The height of Strizhament (the highest of them) is 831m. Mountain Nedremannaya departs from it with a narrow ridge, owing its name to the once Cossack guard post located there. It is best to move to Strizhament from the side of the village of Novoekaterinovskaya. On clear days, to the south you can see a beautiful panorama of the Caucasus Mountains and view Elbrus. The silhouettes of Mashuk, Beshtau and Zheleznaya are very clearly visible.
It is almost always windy at the top of Strijament, but the incredibly beautiful views are worth the effort. In the north, the stripes of the Gorkolessky, Stavropol, Beshpagirsky and Prikalausky heights stretch, resembling giant waves frozen in eternity. They are set off by the dark green of the forests in the floodplain of the Kuban, winding and shining under the sun. On a small (on a national scale) territory of the region, a wide variety of landscapes are presented. Vivid impressions can be obtained from climbing mountain slopes, from descending into the Kumo-Manych depression (5m above sea level) or visiting the environs of Pyatigorsk, Zheleznovodsk (at the foot of Razvalka), where a permafrost site was discovered.

History of the Stavropol Territory

Within the boundaries of modern Stavropol many peoples and tribes originated, gone into oblivion, partly preserved and living in the North Caucasus region. Discovered ancient burial grounds, numerous settlements, temples of varying degrees of preservation and mounds tell about the rich history of these places. They can be seen in the foothills and high in the mountains. They exist in the vicinity of Pyatigorsk, on the banks of the Kuma, Podkumka and Kuban.
Archaeologists have found several monuments from different eras. In the vicinity of Beshtau, you can see monuments of Maikop culture. In Pyatigorye, near the village of Aleksandrovsky and not far from Stavropol - Kobanskaya. Near the Chogray reservoir - catacomb culture.
The Scythians also left their mark - a well-preserved complex is located near the village of Alekseevskoye. Part of the Great Silk Road once ran along the Kuma and Kalausa rivers.

About nature

IN Stavropol it is diverse and beautiful in all seasons. The best time to visit semi-desert and steppe areas remains spring and early summer. At this time of the year, everything is covered with fresh greenery, and blooming wild tulips, hyacinths, goose onions bring bright colors to the usually modest expanses of the steppe. There are also wild peonies. Almost all lands are cultivated, but untouched areas of real feather grass steppe and rich herbs can be found. The flowering steppe near Stavropol is especially beautiful. You can visit Shalyova, Buchinskaya, Novomaryevskaya or Cherry meadows.
The Darya heights or the Dzhinalsky ridge will please you with walks through real subalpine meadows. The forests are located for the most part on the slopes of several ridges and in the floodplains of three rivers (Kuban, Kura and Kuma). Gloomy oak forests, where the sun's rays break through the dense crowns and slide along the thick trunks, seem to be the embodiment of age-old power and solidity. The beauty of maple forests is especially noticeable in autumn, when the carved leaves turn golden. Even on the hottest days, beech and ash forests keep shade and coolness.
About 2,450 species of different plants are found here, many of which grow only in the territory of the region. The fauna is no less diverse (89 species of mammals, 324 species of birds, more than 20 reptiles).

reservoirs

Almost the entire region is covered with a network of reservoirs - lakes, rivers, canals, reservoirs. The largest are Yegorlyk, Kalaus (436 km.), Kuma, Terek, Kuban.
The largest of the rivers of the North Caucasus Kuban - 970 km. Originating among the glaciers of Elbrus, it flows to the Sea of ​​Azov.
The Terek is slightly inferior to it - 623 km. Its origins are on one of the slopes of the Main Caucasian ridge, the place of confluence - the Caspian Sea.
The long (809 km) journey of Kuma begins from the northern spurs of the Rocky Range. Absorbing the water of numerous tributaries from unusual names: Tomuzlovka, Dry Saber, Dry and Wet Karamyk, Podkumka, Surkul and others, it goes to the Caspian Sea.
Stavropol lakes are beautiful, of karst origin and estuaries. There are over forty of them. In the summer months, the water in them warms up to 20 and even 25 ° C, delighting swimmers. Many lakes are familiar from works of art and paintings by famous artists.
Will be interesting Stavropol region those who are tired of cities and lovers of ecological tourism. Here, many corners are preserved in their original form. In addition to the Teberdinsky Reserve, routes lead to Arkhyz, to the foot of the magnificent Elbrus, Dombay. It will be possible to visit the upper reaches of the Kuban and descend from the Stavropol Upland.
Everyone chooses the duration and complexity of the routes for themselves. But any of them will open new wonderful places of this extraordinary land.

CITIES OF STAVROPOL REGION

Tourist information: short description, how to get there, main attractions, interesting places

There are places on our planet that seem to have been created specifically for tourism, travel for every taste, and the Stavropol Territory is far from the last among them. The charm of these places has long been appreciated not only by residents of Russia and the CIS countries, but also far abroad. The glory of the mineral springs of Kislovodsk, Essentuki, Zheleznovodsk, Pyatigorsk has been known for many centuries. Climbers and lovers of hiking and equestrian tourism choose the highlands and foothills of the region.

Regional center - Stavropol

How to get there
By plane. The city airport receives planes from different parts of the country. Flight time from Moscow (Sheremetyevo - 07.55, 17.15, Vnukovo - 21.45, Domodedovo 08.45, 13.00) is approximately 1:45.
By train. You can come to the city by train. Railway station address: st. Vokzalnaya, 15.
By bus. The city has a bus station (Marshal Zhukov St., 27) and several bus stations in different areas that accept intercity flights. The ticket price from Moscow is 1.5-2 times lower than for the railway.
By car. By private transport, it will be more convenient to travel along the M4 (Don highway).
The place for the construction of the fortress, the predecessor of the city, was chosen well in 1777 - the eastern slope of the Stavropol Upland, practically the center of Ciscaucasia. Over time, under the protection of a small fortress, a settlement arose. It received the status of a city in 1785. But in order for a small village to develop into a real cultural and political center the entire North Caucasus took years.
Today's Stavropol pleases with its greenery - when building it, they tried to preserve natural forests. The city is especially cozy in spring and summer thanks to parks and boulevards with well-groomed trees and many flowering flower beds. The city is proud of its history and cultural traditions.
One of the most memorable places in the city is Lenin Square, most of all similar to the parterre park with its correct layout. Flowering curtains of roses, several small fountains, manicured lawns with rows of maples and birches. Old weeping willows grow near the reservoirs, hawthorn and mountain ash with large red berries grow along the alleys.
There you can visit one of the interesting places in the city - the State Historical and Cultural Natural Landscape Museum-Reserve. It bears the names of G.K. Prave and G.N. Prozritelev. Visitors are offered expositions on the history of the Caucasus and exciting excursions.
For fans ancient architecture you should see the current Kazan Cathedral - the tallest building in Stavropol (76m). Initially, the height of the bell tower was 98m, but in the 30s it was partially destroyed. During the years of German occupation, the building was blown up and restored only in 2010.
St. Andrew's Cathedral had to endure less. Built in 1897, it has survived almost unchanged to this day.
Most of the city's attractions are located in the center, which can be reached from any area by car or public transport.Stavropol- a student city with numerous higher and secondary educational institutions. Youth is dedicated to a nice monument "Student" on the street. Mira, 380.The city has a drama theater, a circus, Art Gallery and museum fine arts. In numerous shopping centers you can buy local souvenirs.

Pyatigorsk

How to get there
Most travelers prefer plane or train.
By plane. Pyatigorsk does not have its own airport. All flights are accepted by the Mineralnye Vody airport. The flight from Moscow will take no more than 2 hours and 20 minutes.On the route airport "Mineralnye Vody" - Pyatigorsk go taxis, regular buses. From the railway station you can leave by electric train passing through several stations.
By train. Traveling by train is much cheaper, but takes longer. The fastest option from Moscow (from Kazansky railway station) is 23 hours 55 minutes. The longest one is 29 hours from the Kursk railway station.
By bus. Intercity buses from the capital depart from the central bus station and Orekhovo station. The duration of the trip is 24 hours.
By car. Fans of traveling by car choose between the M6 ​​or M4 highways. The latter option (via Rostov-on-Don) is preferable due to the poor condition of the roads in the Volgograd region.
If Stavropol is considered the regional center, then Pyatigorsk, located 196 km from it. This name was assigned to the city in 1803, based on the translation of the name of the nearby mountain (Beshtau - "five mountains"). Since foundation resort town in 1780 it was known as Hot Waters.
IN history of Pyatigorsk many events, light and dark pages. Several wars swept through a small town rising along the slopes of two mountains, it was rebuilt and restored more than once. Today it is one of the greenest and most beautiful cities in the Caucasus. Mineralnye Vody. Its numerous sanatoriums offer rest and treatment of diseases of the nervous system, musculoskeletal system, gastrointestinal tract, gynecological and skin diseases. About 40 healing mineral springs are known for dozens of diseases. The silt (sulfide) muds of Lake Tambukan (9 km from the city) and water from a radon spring gushing on Mount Mashuk are popular.
In addition to mineral springs, there are other attractions in the city. Be sure to include in your personal excursion program walks in old parks with alleys intended for health paths, a visit to the Lermontov Museum-Reserve. To get to the top of Mashuk, it is enough to take the cable car. Viewing platforms at the top offer unforgettably beautiful panoramas of the surrounding mountains - Zmeyka, Beshtau, the Main Caucasian Range. A little lower you can see the famous Halt, resembling a deep stone funnel with a lake below. There will be many impressions from the inspection of Lermontov's grotto and the place of his duel, the arbor of the "Aeolian harp" and the famous "Flower garden" with Diana's grotto.
Climbing Mount Goryachaya will see the symbol of the Caucasian Mineral Waters - a statue of an eagle beating with a large snake, installed back in 1903. To try the healing waters, you will have to visit the academic gallery, formerly the Elizabethan one. From there you can once again admire the wonderful views of the Caucasus and Pyatigorsk lying below.

Budennovsk

How to get there
By electric train from Mineralnye Vody to the railway station Budennovsk.
On buses from Moscow, Rostov-on-Don, Stavropol, etc.
A small town that has existed since about 1250 called Madzhary played the role of a trade and craft center for the whole region. He enjoyed some patronage of the khans of the Golden Horde, city craftsmen were allowed to mint money.
By the beginning of the 16th century, the city was in a state of decline. And after the earthquake, which was accompanied by a rise in the water level in Qom and Tomuzlovka, the lower part of the city was flooded and destroyed. Madjars ceased to exist.A new permanent settlement arose already in 1796, when, by order of Emperor Paul I, people were resettled along the entire Caucasian line. The name Budyonnovsk was given in 1935, replacing Prikumsk.But even today in Budennovsk you can see the buildings of the Golden Horde period - several dilapidated mausoleums, a mosque. There are even fragments of an ancient water pipe made of ceramics. To get to know history better ancient city you can visit the local museum of local lore and having been on an excursion around the ancient settlement.The monuments of the Soviet era have been completely preserved, most of them remind of the Great Patriotic War.
In the warm season, you can go to Lake Buffalo. This beautiful place for fishing, swimming, sailing.

Essentuki

How to get there
By plane. An airliner from Moscow to Mineralnye Vody flies for about 2 hours. Then, by any fixed-route taxi, go to the railway station (hereinafter referred to as a suburban electric train) or bus station (numerous regular buses).
By train. Trains come to Essentuki from Moscow (27-34 hours on the way) and other cities.
Even at the entrance to Essentuki, it is impossible not to pay attention to the picturesque surroundings. The city itself is no less beautiful, especially its northern part, where resort area. There are extensive parks and mineral springs. The famous mineral water "Essentuki 4" and "Essentuki 17" flow from there, turning the city into a popular balneological resort with federal significance.
Guests are offered a tour of the spa park. Here you can perfectly relax on sunny summer days among the variety of rose bushes, admiring the fountains. Old trees shade the alleys and cover openwork arbors. The park is very old, most of it was created in 1848. Thanks to meticulous care, it has retained its beauty and has a special atmosphere that evokes memories of bygone centuries. Over many mineral springs there are pavilions built in the 19th century. From about that time, the buildings of the Nikolaevsky baths, the gazebo and the Trade Gallery have been preserved.Those who are interested in the process of formation of natural sources will see it in the Weeping Grottoes.
Many architectural styles of the past are represented in Essentuki. An excellent example of the classical Empire was the building of the Upper Mineral Baths. Schretter, who at the beginning of the 20th century created an architectural ensemble called the Alekseevskaya Mud Baths, preferred to turn to the style of the Roman Empire. The ensemble was supplemented with statues of Roman gods and lions.
The Art Nouveau style is represented by the resort library - a three-story villa that served as a dacha for the Zimin family. Because of the bas-reliefs depicting eagles, the villa was nicknamed the "Eagle's Nest". An original architectural solution was invented for the building with turrets of different heights and various window openings.
Among the sights, one can add the St. Nicholas Church (1823), founded by the Cossacks from the Volga, and the dacha of Professor V. Razumovsky, the former chief surgeon of the army in the Caucasus. The city also has its own local history museum.

Kislovodsk

How to get there
By plane. There are no direct flights, the nearest airport is in Mineralnye Vody. The flight from the capital will last almost two hours. On the route Airport - Train Station Minvod taxis No. 10 and 11 go. In addition to electric trains, you can use the bus. The road will take 1.40 - 1.50.
By train. In addition to direct trains, there are many options with passing ones going to Vladikavkaz or Nalchik.
By car. The route for a trip by car (about 1600 km) runs along the M6, M4, just like in any of the cities of the North Caucasus.
Even among the clean and well-groomed southern resort towns, Kislovodsk stands out for its beauty and well-being. There is another big plus - it has the largest number of sunny days per year. The climate is very mild, close to Alpine. It is worth coming here for those who want to spend time away from the usual hustle and bustle of tourist cities.
The fortress, built in 1803 in a vast valley, gradually turned into a city. And sour water from local sources suggested the name for it. The resort served as a place of rest and work for many famous personalities, writers, poets, artists. The names of A.S. Pushkin, M.Yu. Lermontov, L.N. Tolstoy, A. Chekhov, A.M. Gorky, M.I. Glinka, A. Alyabyev and others are associated with Kislovodsk. The resort hall remembers the performances of Anna Pavlova , Isadora Duncan, F. Chaliapin.
Fyodor Chaliapin spent a lot of time in these places. Often the terrace of an ordinary house became the place of performances. It has been preserved, it is easy to find on Chaliapin street, 1.
In the summer one of the most beautiful corners The city becomes the "Valley of Roses" on Lenin Avenue. A huge number of roses of different varieties make the square look like a magical land.
The resort park is recognized as the largest man-made park in Europe. It lies between two mountains and climbs their slopes.
Another highlight Kislovodsk park- Mirror pond. It was arranged in the last decades of the 19th century, preparing a bed for a vast pool and bringing water from a nearby source. "Seven degrees" has a strange feature - the temperature of its water does not change regardless of the seasons.
If time permits, go to the Alikonovka gorge, where tourists are shown the "Castle of deceit and love". About this cliff is folded beautiful legend, however, the story will be sad. But this is how most great love stories end.
There are also Honey Falls. Instead of clear water, they flow down a honey-colored liquid, creating a feeling of unreality.
Walking through the old part of the city will be very pleasant - there is a feeling of moving into the past and a feeling of some kind of peace, so rare in our hectic and chaotic time.

Zheleznovodsk

How to get there
By plane. Usually visitors to the city prefer planes or trains. Mineralnye Vody Airport is 20 km from the city. You can travel this distance by taxi or bus, their number is the same - 107.
By train. The railway does not reach the city, you have to get off at Mineralnye Vody, Kislovodsk or Pyatigorsk and get further by taxi. Some trains stop in small Beshtau. From the railway station closest to Zheleznovodsk, 6 km. You can drive them by taxi or bus number 10.
By car. You can drive 1572 km by car along the M29 "Kavkaz" to the Mineralnye Vody and along the A157 from the Mineralnye Vody.
A small town, spread out in the valley of Kuchuk and Dzhemukhi, overgrown with forest, is considered the most picturesque in the region. The slopes of Beshtau and Zheleznaya rise around it like an amphitheatre. Near Kislovodsk, the only natural forest in the area has been preserved. This affects the climate - it is quite mild, but the weather is unstable. In a few hours, a clear warm day can change to a cool and overcast one.
Usually, acquaintance with Kislovodsk begins with the resort park, which began to be equipped on the slope of Zheleznaya back in 1825. Then they did not cut down the natural forest, simply laying several paths to the mineral springs, Slavyanovsky and Smirnovsky. Now the park is in excellent condition, albeit a little inferior to the one in Kislovodsk. But it has more naturalness. Pavilions-pump rooms are arranged at the springs. Access to the water of both pavilions is open by the hour (07.30-09.30, 11.30-14.30, 16.30-19.00).
"Slavyanovsky pump room" at the source number 16 exists since 1917. It is located in the center of the park. It is necessary to remember about the existing contraindications (radon content, quality close to the sources of Karlovy Vary).
No less beautiful is the building of the gallery "Smirnovsky waters" located further. It received its name in honor of a talented doctor, the founder of the first balneological society in the country, S.A. Smirnov. He appreciated the healing qualities of the hot spring, conducted tests and suggested using it for medicinal purposes. Later, two other sources (No. 2 and 3) were bred. It was decided to cover them with a single building. In the 30s, it was considered the most original among all similar ones. Today it looks like a revived classic.
The Pushkin Gallery, established in 1902, still surprises with its light openwork. She was among the first architectural structures assembled from prefabricated structures. She was purchased in Nizhny Novgorod and delivered to the place. Like many decades ago, it hosts mini-performances, literary evenings and art exhibitions.
The Ostrovsky Baths, opened in 1894, resemble oriental palaces. Located on st. Lenina, 50 they give the surrounding a touch of antiquity.On the eastern outskirts of the city is a decorative resort lake. It was dug by the inhabitants by hand in 1954. Volunteers came here in the evenings, after finishing their working day, and worked for several hours. A beautiful pond with clear water is surrounded by greenery and flowers.The terrenkurs of Mount Razvalka hide another surprise - a deep adit leading to a cave with permafrost. You can go there from the spa park.The work of the architect V. Semenov - the palace (former dacha) of the Emir of Bukhara, built in 1912, demonstrates an excellent combination of Moorish and Central Asian styles. Today it is used as a sanatorium building.Another decoration of the park is a cascading staircase. The author of the original idea was the architect Papkov, the construction lasted from 1931 to 1936. It is really beautiful - two wide wings with cascades of flowing water between them. Tiered pools are surrounded by statues and many flowers.
Not less impressions can be taken out from a visit to the local history museum, the "Post Stagecoach Station", Lermontov Square, the Church of Olga Equal-to-the-Apostles, the Fountain of Youth and the "Egg of Desires", the Terek Stud Farm. The city is full of sights from different eras.

Mineral water

How to get there
By plane. The Mineralnye Vody Airport, the largest in the south, daily receives flights from most regions of Russia and aircraft from international airlines. Located near the city, which can be reached by fixed-route taxis (No. 10 and 11) or by bus.
By train. Another popular option is to arrive by train. Many trains pass through the Mineralnye Vody station (North Caucasian railway), including those from Moscow (27 hours), St. Petersburg (30 hours), the Ural cities and Siberia.
By bus. You can come by intercity buses. The road from Moscow will take a little more than a day, and the comfort of modern buses will make it quite pleasant. The distance to Stavropol is 130 km. The bus station is located on Gagarina street, 39.
By car. By car, they usually drive along the M29 - "Kavkaz" highway.
Surprisingly, in the city, called Mineralnye Vody, there are no own mineral springs at all. But this does not affect the work of local sanatoriums - their treatment courses use water brought from nearby Kislovodsk, Zheleznovodsk and Essentuki. The city is also famous for its mud baths.
Mineralnye Vody has long been called the main gate of the Caucasus, and this is true - the paths to the rest of the cities of Kavminvod and further to the mountains pass through it. For many, this city is just a transit point, a transfer point or a short stopover. But it is worth staying in it to learn, see and maybe even fall in love with this quiet resort town at the foot of the Zmeyka. From Elbrus, which is clearly visible in clear weather, the city is 90 km away. But to get there by car, you have to travel more than 250 km.
The beginning of the construction of the railway section led to the emergence of the village in 1885, in 1888 it was officially recognized under the name Sultanovsky. Later the name will be changed to Illarionovsky. The settlement and the station became a city only in 1922, having received their beautiful name.
Narrow green streets, old well-groomed parks, a sense of calmness and time that has slowed down its run, a center with old buildings - this is what this city is today. Many events took place in it during the revolution, several wars. But now only memories and expositions in the museum have been preserved about them.
Travelers arriving by train get to know one of the sights of the city right away - this is the railway station. Its appearance has remained unchanged since the end of the 19th century, when it was built. During the restoration, they tried to adhere to the historical appearance. Even the cruel Great Patriotic War spared the beauty of the old building - it housed the German headquarters and the damage was negligible.
There are several temples of old and modern construction in Minvody. In the 90s, the largest of the churches of the North Caucasus, the Cathedral of the Intercession of the Most Holy Theotokos, was erected. In addition to the original architecture, it attracts with its bell ringing. The bells of modern masters can adequately compete with the best products of past centuries. The relics of the patron saint of the North Caucasus, St. Theodosius, are kept in this church. Address: Pyatigorskaya st., 35.
The temple of the Archangel Michael of God, which is the same age as the city, is unlikely to amaze with its size, it is relatively small. But the architects combined in it the traditional style of the 19th century with the features of local architecture. During the fight against religion, they tried to demolish the temple, but the building survived. Only the upper part of the building and the dome were able to destroy. They were restored already in the nineties.
You can visit St. Nicholas Church (Svoboda St., 94). It was built in the post-war years. Believers are attracted to it by an ancient icon of the work of monks from the Athos monastery. "Quick to hearken" is credited with miraculous power.
You can visit the local history museum. Its expositions open a very wide time period, from the settlements of primitive man to the present day.
The Museum of Aviation Technology will be of interest to those who are passionate about the development of aviation. There is a museum of A.P. Bibik, a famous writer in the past. Address: Proletarskaya street, 137.
If you want to devote time to shopping and entertainment, then you can look into the "Top" - a new shopping and entertainment center.
Fans of archeology can be advised to take an excursion to the excavated burial grounds (Klin-Yard tract). They are over 2000 years old.
You can complete your acquaintance with the city at the Tersky stud farm, where Arabian horses are raised, this is a living embodiment of beauty and grace.

In all of vast Russia there are few regions that can compete with Stavropol with the beauty of their nature, the diversity of landscapes and the abundance of flora and fauna. On this corner of the Earth, masterpieces of painting and architecture, great literary works and music were born. The region has a rich history, during this time, thousands of people managed to recognize and appreciate the beauty and generous hospitality of the region. A short trip is not enough to see all the sights and beauties of these places. People come back here to see and experience the delight of meeting again. And.

Sights are mostly concentrated in several relatively large cities: Stavropol, Essentuki, Kislovodsk, Zheleznovodsk and Pyatigorsk. natural beauty interspersed with human creations. For example, there are many interesting man-made places in the Kislovodsk National Park. Cable cars help not only to easily climb the mountains, but also to explore the surroundings.

The region is strongly associated with the memory of Lermontov, who was killed here in a duel. The museum is dedicated to the outstanding poet and prose writer, parks, grottoes and so on are named after him. One of the features of the Stavropol region are mineral waters. Everyone can come to the springs and taste any of the varieties of mineral water. It is advisable to consult a doctor before doing this.

The most interesting and beautiful places. Photos with names and descriptions of the main attractions

Guide - what to see and where to go? Excursions and routes. List of the best objects of tourism and active recreation!

Kislovodsk National Park

Founded in 2016 on an area of ​​more than 965 thousand hectares. Until that time it was a resort park. Sights: the natural monument Red Stones, thuja and birch alleys in honor of memorable events, the cable car, the Lermontov gazebo, the flower calendar and the clock, the Horseshoe pavilion-museum, the rope town, etc. There is a special therapeutic walking route called health path.

Failure

Unique natural object is located on the southern slope of Mashuk. Under the influence of mineral waters, an underground cave was formed, and then hydrogen sulfide destroyed the rock, and a funnel 15 meters in diameter arose, which became a lake. Depth - about 11 meters. A convenient entrance was made, a sculpture of Ostap Bender was installed not far from it. The tunnel inside is lit up to the descent to the water, which has a rich blue color.

Lake Tambukan

Located near Pyatigorsk. The area is 170 hectares, the average depth is about 2 m. Its mud is considered curative and is not inferior to the Dead Sea deposits in terms of characteristics. Although you can not drink water from the lake, it is suitable for a short swim. At the same time, a specific smell can be a repulsive factor for tourists. There are no fish here, and birds do not nest.

Beshtau

The mountain range, which is a five-domed mountain, is located in the south of the region. The peaks have separate names: Big Tau, Small Tau, Goat rocks, Shaggy, Fox nose, otherwise called Two brothers. Height - up to 1400 m. The mountain is rich in minerals, including uranium ores, and mineral springs. Recognized as a natural monument. A monastery was built on the southwestern slope.

Eagle sculpture in Pyatigorsk

Installed in 1901 in honor of the centenary of Pyatigorsk. The very first eagle was made of cement and had to be restored from time to time. In 1973, the exact same bronze bird was cast. The eagle clutches a snake in its claws. According to legend, the reptile stung the feathered one when he was not expecting. However, he was able to get to the source, drink healing water and wash the wound, so he survived.

Mount Ring

It is located on the outskirts of Kislovodsk and is a natural monument. Height above sea level - 871 m, above its own base - 100 m. A rock formation with rounded depressions and voids appeared due to soil erosion and winds. The eight-meter opening stands out in particular. From the top point, among other things, offers a panoramic view of the district. It is part of the Lermontov Museum-Reserve.

Main narzan baths

Built for the centenary of Kislovodsk in the first years of the last century. The complex is recognized as an architectural monument. The decoration contains Indian motifs (lotuses, shikhara). Inside there was everything you need for a spa treatment. Gradually, the total number of baths increased to 88. In 2018, after restoration, due to which some details lost their former appearance, the building was transferred to the hotel.

Narzan Gallery of Kislovodsk

Is a part national park. The architectural monument was built in the middle of the 19th century. Initially, it was a well made of wood, surrounded by a fence. Subsequently, a beautiful capping appeared, which has survived to this day. The gallery has a wide selection of narzans. They differ in composition and also in temperature. Walking zones have been created around and there is a brisk trade in souvenirs.

Mount Mashuk

The natural monument belongs to the southeastern part of Pyatigorsk. Height - about 993 m. From the top of the mountain you can see the surroundings. There are also posts with boards nailed to them - these are signs: each one has the name of the city and the distance to it. You can get here on foot, or using a paid cable car. One of the sights is a rock portrait of Lenin in 1925.

Pyatigorsk cable car

The idea for its creation began to be implemented in 1965. The length is a little less than a kilometer. The design differs from most cable cars in the absence of intermediate supports. At the same time, two cabins with a capacity of up to 20 people each can be on the route. During a short trip (approximately 3 minutes) you can look around. Particularly picturesque views open on the left side.

Arbor "Aeolian harp"

It was built in the early 30s of the 19th century on the Mikhailovsky spur of Mount Mashuk. For 30 years, the original harp stood inside, which turned and made sounds in windy weather. Later, a similar instrument was installed on a gazebo, and now it has been replaced by modern stylized equipment that does not depend on the wind. Considered one of the best viewing platforms near Pyatigorsk.

M. Yu. Lermontov Museum-Reserve

Founded in 1912 in the house where the writer lived the last months of his life and worked hard. His body was also brought here after the duel. Inside, the living environment has been preserved, including a particularly valuable desktop. The collection is divided into 4 parts, which cover not only the biography of Lermontov, but also touch on related topics, for example, his representation in fine arts.

Grotto of Lermontov

It is located in Pyatigorsk and was designed in its current form in 1829. Although it is of natural origin, the cave was deepened during landscaping. The grotto was called Lermontov's grotto in the 60s of the XIX century, and before that it was called "Calypso". History ascribes to the writer a love for visiting these places. Nearby was another grotto - Small, but it collapsed, leaving only ruins.

Place duel Lermontov

Glade on the slope of Mashuk, where the writer died in July 1841. It belongs to the territory of the Lermontov Museum-Reserve. The permanent monument appeared in 1915. It is an obelisk with a wider lower part, where the bust of Mikhail Yuryevich is built. A fence of posts and massive chains is installed around, and vultures sit in the corners. Height - 8.3 m, material - dolomite, bronze and concrete.

Fountain "Gnomes" in Pyatigorsk

Also called "Fairy Tale" or "Grandfathers". After the construction of a new water pipeline in the city, the first fountain appeared in the square. The pressure of the water was powerful, and the appearance was dull. In 1910, a full-fledged composition of stone mountain and 8 gnomes who guarded it. During the Second World War, the fountain was partially destroyed, it took 5 years to restore. Now the area around is one of the favorite vacation spots of the townspeople.

Museum-Reserve "Tatar Settlement"

At the same time refers to the archaeological and natural. It is located near Stavropol and has been in its current status since 1992. The area is about 200 hectares. The ancient settlement arose no later than the 8th century BC. Burial grounds, traces of ancient roads, barely visible ruins of structures and other objects have not yet been fully explored. Excursions are led to them, depending on the interests of tourists, the details of the routes also differ.

Essentuki mud bath

Built in the first half of the 20th century. Bears the name of Semashko. Refers to architectural monuments. The style is antique neoclassicism, and the authors drew inspiration from the ancient Roman Baths. 4 two-story buildings are connected into one. Mud from Tambukan lake is used for procedures. The basement has all the conditions for its storage and heating. The hospital simultaneously accepts more than 200 people.

Resort park in Essentuki

Construction began in 1848. One of distinctive features– in the park you can drink mineral water from wells No. 4 and No. 17 free of charge and without restrictions. Shady alleys are chosen by holiday-makers. In the younger part of the park, parties and discos are held. Notable objects: the building of mechanotherapy, the gazebo "Random Encounters", fountains, Upper Nikolaev baths and more.

Palace of the Emir of Bukhara in Zheleznovodsk

Located on the territory of the resort park of the city of Zheleznovodsk. The palace ensemble was erected at the beginning of the 20th century. The architectural style is pseudo-Moorish with layers of other styles. Soon after the construction, the palace was transferred to a sanatorium, and then to an infirmary. It is currently on private lease and will remain a hotel for the next 49 years.

Mountain Snake

Belongs to Pyatigorsk, has a height of 994 m. The natural monument got its name because of the large number of ravines and ditches. From a distance they looked like snakes. Since minerals were mined here, the terrain has changed. Attractions: monuments from the Second World War, two holy springs, excavations of a stone structure no younger than the 9th century. The mountain is liked by outdoor enthusiasts: the climbs here are not easy.

Drinking gallery "Five thousand" in Essentuki

It was built in 1990 and belongs to the territory of Victoria, but non-guests of the sanatorium can also visit. One of the largest natural mineral water galleries in Europe. The name refers to capacity. You can try both cold and hot Essentuki-4, Essentuki-17 and other varieties. It is better to discuss the dosage with your doctor first. On the second floor there is a greenhouse where exhibitions are held.

Resort Park Zheleznovodsk

Created in the 20s of the XIX century. Located on the slope of Mount Zheleznaya, the local forest park zone is of natural origin. The area is about 210 hectares. Attractions: pump rooms different years buildings, the Pushkin Gallery, a chess pavilion, a musical pavilion and more. Benches, sculptures, flower beds are placed throughout the park. Wellness hiking trails have been laid.

Healing springs of Zheleznovodsk

They have been mentioned since 1793, and a couple of decades later they began to be actively used for prevention and treatment. Now 23 healing springs are known. Health resorts with modern equipment and professional teams of doctors are built around them. 3 sources are in the public domain for everyone: Lermontovsky (the oldest), Slavyanovsky (one of the hottest) and Smirnovsky.

Castle of deceit and love

The mountain has a height above sea level of 950 m, and from own founding- 80 m. Located in the vicinity of Kislovodsk. The name is associated with the legend of the love of the prince's daughter and the shepherd. He was not afraid to die for his feelings, but she retreated at the last moment, but never found happiness. Nearby is a hotel with a restaurant, stylized as a castle. Only guests can enter this area and look around.

Stavropol Museum of Local Lore

Founded in 1905. The collection was based on archaeological and ethnographic finds. In 25 years, an educational museum will be added to the main profile of local history. The exposition is located in the former trading rows. The remains of animals and ancient people stored here are typical for most of the Caucasus. The weapons collection, samples of poster art, numismatics, etc. are also impressive.

Stavropol Museum of Fine Arts

Received the first visitors in 1962. The only museum of its kind in the region. The collection is vast and not much limited. Here are works of art of different styles, foreign and domestic masters, covering the time period from the 5th century BC to the present. The exposition is distributed over the halls of three buildings connected into a single ensemble. An educational program has been developed for children.

Cable car in Kislovodsk

Started working in 1973. Length - 1743 m. There are 2 cabins on the route at the same time. During the trip, you can explore the surroundings and plan a further route. Elbrus is visible from the highest point in good weather. Different seasons, different experiences cable car. Where the wagons are in close contact with the tops of pines, there is always a smell of pine needles.

St. George's Monastery

Founded in 2006 in Essentuki. Convent includes a temple, around which the monastery was built, utility buildings, two chapels, a bathhouse with access to holy water, an icon shop, and a shelter for orphan girls. Facade decorated with white marble interior decoration- The star of Bethlehem embedded in the floor. Shrines - a particle of the relics and tunic of George the Victorious.

Chaliapin's dacha in Kislovodsk

It got its name very conditionally, since the singer did not have a permanent dacha in the Caucasus, but he often came here. The building was built in the early years of the 20th century. The interiors of that time have been partially preserved or restored in the rooms. The museum, located inside, is a literary and musical one and hosts thematic events. There are many rare and old books among the exhibits.

Tersk stud farm

Founded near Mount Zmeyka in 1889. The first horses were purchased in Syria and the North Arabian desert. Was ruined in years civil war and later revived as a state. In the mid-2000s, it became private again. Shows and stages of championships are held, there are open days. Stallions and mares bred here, as well as their offspring sent abroad, win titles at various competitions and exhibitions.

Where is the best place to spend free time with children, breathe fresh air, enjoy the silence or maybe plunge into the atmosphere of entertainment attractions? Of course, the city park! In Stavropol, there is also such a park - this is Victory Park.

By the way, this is one of the largest parks in Russia, it occupies more than 200 hectares of green natural forests. The cultural and leisure complex of the park includes more than 30 attractions of domestic production, the only zoo in the city and the Stavropol Territory. That is, everything is here - the zoo, and carousels, and cafes with small cozy restaurants. This is the perfect place for a family vacation! In winter, you can go ice skating here, and in summer you can swim in the water park.

It also has its own equestrian club where children can go horseback riding.

And what can we say about attractions. Everything is here. And a go-cart track, and a trampoline, and a children's town, and a Ferris wheel, and a laughter room, and a laser shooting range, and mini-golf, and much more.

Tired of entertainment, just wander along the paths of the park. A fluffy squirrel jumped from branch to branch. Somewhere overhead, birds sang, and a woodpecker drummed. Why read, just come to the Park and see everything with your own eyes.

In honor of the 35th anniversary of the Victory over fascism, the park was named Victory Park.

Central Park

A real green pearl of Stavropol and favorite place recreation for citizens is the park "Central", located in the city center on an area of ​​12 hectares. The history of the park began more than 150 years ago and is closely connected with the history of the city. There is a legend among the locals that during their visits to Stavropol, the great Russian writers A.S. Pushkin, M.Yu. Lermontov, A.S. Griboyedov.

The alleys of the park are unique - majestic chestnut trees grow everywhere, planted according to a special technology - during planting, two or three trees were planted in one hole, which, in the process of growth, grew together, combined into bizarre shapes. Everywhere you can find original flower arrangements: vases, fountain of flowers. Several flowerbeds are decorated in a certain theme - "Airship" and "Airplane" are dedicated to the first flights of man, and "Varyag" and "Korean" - in honor of the heroes of the Japanese war. The park is replete with grottoes and ornamental ponds.

The employees and administration of the park are trying to make every effort not only to create a pleasant atmosphere of relaxation, but also to preserve Central Park as a monument of nature and history with its best traditions.

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Salt Lake

The basin of the lake has an oval shape. The height above sea level is 10 meters and the total area is 34 square kilometers. The bottom of the lake is flat. It is covered with a thick layer of silt (up to 9 meters), the upper part of which, up to 10 centimeters thick, has medicinal properties. The depth of the reservoir during the period of greatest filling reaches a maximum of 60 centimeters. Salt Lake is fed by rain and groundwater.

Black healing mud are located closer to the central part of the reservoir, and steel-gray clays are developed along its banks. Samples of mud, brine and mud solutions taken in the center and near the shores of the lake showed the suitability of the mud for therapeutic use.

The fauna of the reserve is represented by amphibians and reptiles. The lake is in the path of migratory birds. From mammals, insectivores and rodents live in the basin of the lake. A relic of the Sarmatian Sea lives in the water - a small gill-legged crustacean "Artemia salina".

Aleksandrovskaya Square is located in Stavropol. Its second name is Angel Square, due to the fact that on the 225th anniversary of the city a monument to the Guardian Angel of Stavropol was erected here. It got its name in 1851, when Mikhail Semenovich Vorontsov gave the go-ahead for its renaming in honor of Alexander II, the great heir to the throne, who once arrived here.

It is located in the busiest part of the city, in close proximity to cafes, large shopping centers, office buildings and restaurants. Aleksandrovskaya Square is quite popular among schoolchildren, young people, couples in love, as well as among lovers of shopping and hiking.

In recent years, the monument, along with the square at its base, has become an integral part of the urban landscape and local folklore, as well as one of the symbols of the city. This place gathers thousands of tourists who come here to look at the famous monument.

Source of Seraphim of Sarov

The source of Serofim Sarovsky has been known since the 18th century. He is considered special. According to legends, the water of this spring is able to cure blindness, as well as other eye diseases. Most likely, this effect on the body was due to the salt contained in this water. But great importance the faith that a person had who wanted to be cured of eye ailments as quickly as possible also played.

Since the moment when the Ioano-Marinsky Monastery was opened near the source in 1847, this source began to be called the Monastic Spring. It was the nuns of this monastery who began to ennoble this miraculous spring. Not far from him, completely different actions were taking place. For example, such as: prayers, religious processions, ablutions and more.

It is impossible not to note the very careful attitude of the nuns and other townspeople to this spring. But already in 1917 this beautiful place was destroyed as a result of absolutely barbaric actions.

And only in 1998 it was again rebuilt and consecrated by Metropolitan Midion of Stavropol and the Caucasus. Not far from this source, a cross was erected, and after that, the improvement of this place began.

The spring is very popular among both locals and tourists.

Monument to Yermolov

For some reason, it so happens historically that one of the main roles in the development of the Russian State in cultural and economic terms in the 18th - 19th centuries is played by the generals of the Russian army.

One of these bright creator generals was Ermolov Alexei Petrovich (1777-1861), Russian general of infantry (1818 from 1837 - general of artillery). Member of the war with France in 1805 - 1807. In Patriotic war 1812 chief of staff of the 1st Army, in 1813 - 1814 division and corps commander. In 1816 - 1827 the commander of the Separate Caucasian Corps and the chief administrator in Georgia during the Caucasian War.

A.P. Yermolov entered the history of the Caucasus not only as a warrior, but also as a wise politician and reformer. He put an end to the slave trade in the Caucasus, to a large extent tamed the civil strife of local princes, promoted the development of cities, especially the resort cities of the Caucasian Mineralnye Vody. Yermolov laid the foundation for the development of the Officers' Assemblies, and then the Nobility and Public Assemblies, under him the first newspaper was published in the Caucasus. Yermolov's role in the history of Stavropol is especially significant. The city in the center of Ciscaucasia, at the intersection of strategically important tracts, immediately attracted the attention of the "proconsul", as General Yermolov was called at that time. As Catherine II once contributed to the foundation of Stavropol from a fortress, so Yermolov subsequently made the capital of the vast Caucasian region from a district town.

Monument to General A.P. Yermolov was installed on K. Marx Avenue of the regional center in 1998. The author is the famous Stavropol sculptor N.F. Sanzharov. The bust was cast at the Minsk foundry, the pedestal was made of noble maroon granite in the Moscow region. The color of granite, rare for pedestals, gives the composition an elegant luxury, and bronze - dynamics and impressiveness.

fortress mountain

Visiting the Fortress Hill, you can see a variety of monuments and sights that were made in different architectural styles. Here you can see a very beautiful light and music fountain, which was erected at the expense of a patron. It won't take long to climb the Fortress Hill. The mountain is rather a symbolic name, since the height difference here is quite small, which is a huge plus for those who want to visit the Fortress Hill.

One of the main attractions on Fortress Hill is the monument to Pushkin. The area is well landscaped. Not far from the monument to the Russian poet is the "Eternal Flame", which was built in memory of those who died in the Second World War.

Once here, it is impossible not to visit the Cathedral, which was erected in the name of the icon of the Mother of God. This is one of the most important temples of the entire North Caucasus. On the Fortress Hill, there is also the main symbol of the city - the cross, which is located in the center of the mountain.

You should also visit the panoramic platform. It offers a very beautiful view of the North-West of Stavropol, and from it you can see the beauty of the Tashla River and the Taman forest.

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german bridge

The German bridge is one of the sights of the city of Stavropol. Quite a beautiful and mysterious place. This building is quite impressive in size, which is thrown even across the river called Mamaika. The German bridge has five pillars of rather impressive size. This bridge was built back in tsarist times by prisoners of war from Germany and Austria. And it was designed by German engineers. The structure was erected in order to carry out a railway connection from Stavropol to Tuapse and Armavir. However, due to the change of power and other circumstances, the bridge did not begin to fulfill its function.

At the moment, this building is still useful. And it serves as an excellent object for climbers and climbers. It is on it that competitions of rescuers, climbers and lovers of extreme sensations are regularly held. Not far from the German bridge you can find places to stay for the night. This is a huge plus for nature lovers. This bridge is a large and majestic structure that will stand for many more years and will amaze with its beauty for many more generations of residents of Stavropol, as well as tourists who decide to visit this beautiful city. Indeed, extraordinary beauty and a mysterious atmosphere reign in this place.

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